Argentina shake-up side to face All Blacks

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New Plymouth - Argentina have dropped veteran back-row forward Juan Manuel Leguizamon among sweeping changes to their line-up for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with the All Blacks in New Plymouth.

After losing twice to South Africa so far in the tournament this year, while New Zealand are unbeaten in two clashes with Australia, Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade replaced nearly half his starting XV.

The 34-year-old Leguizamon, who has played 78 Tests, is among seven changes, losing his place to Benjamin Macome.

"We choose the best players for each match," Hourcade said when naming his team on Thursday.

"Benjamin Macome is training very well, is a ball-carrier similar to Leguizamon and now will have his opportunity. The rest of the players are also training very well."

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